What a week!
From Monday 14th to Friday 18th September, GROW Live 2026 brought together five days of podcast discovery, practical learning and announcements about the future of GROW Radio.
This year’s event also marked the end of an important chapter as we brought GROW Radio’s live broadcasting journey to a close.
It was an opportunity to celebrate the podcasts, creators and communities that have been part of our journey while introducing what comes next.
Here’s a look back at what we covered.
Discovering New Podcasts
One of our biggest goals for GROW Live 2026 was to showcase as many different podcasts as possible.
Throughout the week, we introduced listeners to shows covering a variety of subjects, interests and experiences.
If you discovered a podcast you enjoyed, why not continue supporting its creator by following the show, sharing an episode or recommending it to someone else?
The FREE 5 Day Podcasting Challenge
Throughout the week, participants had the opportunity to develop their podcasting knowledge through five short videos, written summaries and practical activities.
We explored five key areas:
- Day One: The Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting
- Day Two: The Art of Being a Standout Guest
- Day Three: The Podcast Launch Guide
- Day Four: The Secret to Effective Marketing & Networking
- Day Five: The Essential Guide to Keeping Your Podcast Alive and Kicking
Whether you’re considering starting a podcast, want to become a better guest or are looking to develop an existing show, the challenge provides practical steps to help you move forward.
Missed the challenge? You can still catch up inside GROW Radio Club, where you can also explore previous talks and sessions through GROW Live Revisited.
Five Announcements for 2027
Each day of GROW Live, we revealed something new about what’s coming from GROW Radio.
Monday – FREE Monthly Webinars: Regular opportunities to learn about different aspects of podcasting throughout 2027.
Tuesday – New Podcasting Courses: More courses joining our Your Podcasting Toolkit collection, including specialist training for different industries and organisations.
Wednesday – The 90 Day Podcasting Challenge: An opportunity to choose a podcasting goal and work towards it with activities, resources and community support.
Thursday – The GROW Charity Podcasting Programme: A new initiative offering charities and CICs specialist training, three FREE one-to-one sessions, Premium Club membership and support with launching and growing their podcasts.
Friday – GROW Live 2027: We’re delighted to confirm that GROW Live will return from 13th–19th September 2027, featuring The Podcast Sprint, Skills Building Challenge and Exclusive Talks.
We’ll be sharing more details about these announcements over the coming months.
The Next Chapter: GROW Radio Club
Today, Monday 21st September, GROW Radio Club officially launches!
Although GROW Live 2026 has finished, the next chapter of GROW Radio is just beginning.
The Club brings together our podcasting courses, webinars, Q&As, activities, challenges and resources in one place.
Whether you’re a listener, podcast guest, aspiring creator or experienced host, there’s something for you.
You can join for FREE with Standard membership or explore our Premium and VIP options for additional training and support.
Join GROW Radio Club: https://www.skool.com/grow-radio-club-8746
Thank You for Being Part of GROW Live 2026
Thank you to everyone who submitted a podcast, listened to our featured shows, participated in the challenge or joined us throughout the week.
Although our live broadcasting journey has now come to an end, GROW Radio continues with a renewed focus on helping people discover podcasts, develop their skills and connect with the podcasting community.
With GROW Radio Club launching today, new courses and webinars coming in 2027 and GROW Live returning next September, there’s plenty to look forward to.
Our live broadcasting chapter may have ended, but the next chapter of GROW Radio is only just beginning.